Technical Severity
HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Metrics
7.8
/ 10
Minimal Risk
Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood
EPSS Prediction
15.74
%
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
94.5
th
Documented as more likely to be exploited than 94.5% of known CVEs.
Detection Date
Feb 10, 2022
Remediation Due
Aug 10, 2022
CISA Catalog Active
Threat Analysis
Microsoft Win32k contains a privilege escalation vulnerability due to the Windows kernel-mode driver failing to properly handle objects in memory.
Remediation Directive
Apply updates per vendor instructions.